Activities

Montreal

The Greater Montreal Area is a rich, unique blend of true urban and lush countryside. Accredited Aventure Ecotourisme Québec members invite you to come live surprising and unforgettable outdoor adventures. On the St. Lawrence River, ride the waves on a surfboard or live the finest of stand-up-paddle experiences with a SUP Yoga or SUP Fitness lesson or discover Montreal at sunset, on a romantic evening SUP paddle. Interested in whitewater or river kayaking? You’re sure to have the time of your life in downtown Montreal, with an introductory lesson in calm waters! For the more advanced, on the St. Lawrence River’s tireless rapids. The river calls!

Custom adventure circuits

Plan your trip to Quebec by choosing a visitor circuit proposed by our partner Authentik Canada. Custom and à la carte stays can be tailored to include adventure activities, attractions and events so you can enjoy nature and Quebec’s great outdoors too. Whether you’re with your family, in an RV or on a roadtrip, take advantage of our partners’ expertise and Quebec’s family of outdoor adventure specialists. Plan your next trip carefully and set out with a custom travel itineray to discover the Land of Lakes and Rivers.

Multiactivity stay

Looking for a multiactivity adventure in Quebec? Choose adventure packages with lodgings plus an array of outdoor activities like whale-watching, sea kayaking or dog-sledding. The best way to discover Eastern Canada is in complete freedom. Outdoor specialists help you choose unusual lodgings where you can also savour local terroir meals. All-inclusive multiactivity packages range from short overnight getaways to one-week stays or longer.

Outdoor and adventure therapy

Walking, running, skiing, paddling, discovering fauna and flora are just some of the activities that a person can choose to develop his or her physical or psychological condition and get in touch with others. Research has proven that nature and adventure can be beneficial to individuals. The following companies, which are using nature and adventure as a way of intervention, ensure that their target clientele acquire knowledge, change their behavior and attitude, develop a higher self-esteem and even surpass themselves.

Rabaska Canoeing

A rabaska is a large Algonquin birch bark canoe originally used for transport and trading. Known for its countless bodies of water, Quebec is your perfect destination for rabaska canoeing. Ideal for outdoor group or family activities, a rabaska canoe takes you out to admire superb landscapes and paddle to magical islands while you observe nature at its finest. Trust Aventure Écotourisme Québec member outfitters to organize a rabaska canoe trip that meets your every expectation!

Rafting

Quebec is known for its rivers and whitewater rafting tours ? without a doubt one of its top watersport activities. Interested in playing in Quebec’s great outdoors and clean fresh air, with a splash of adrenaline? With friends or family, set out on a guided river rafting adventure in complete safety ? Aventure Écotourisme Québec member outfitters take good care of beginner and expert rafters alike. In Montreal, the Laurentians or the Gaspé region, come live an unforgettable experience, enjoy nature, get wet and have a ball out there, riding the waves on your next rafting trip.

River kayaking

Quebec is a top destination worldwide for avid river kayakers. Its countless freshwater rivers are ideal for whitewater and river kayaking. Beginners or experts, Aventure Écotourisme Québec’s accredited kayak outfitters organize paddling trips for every taste and pace in Canada’s great outdoors. Learn everything there is to know about river kayaking, travel Canada’s many legendary rivers or ride the St. Lawrence’s renowned waves. The beauty of the river and its riverside scenery are simply stunning.

Sea Kayaking

In Quebec, sea kayaking takes place on the St. Lawrence River and Saguenay Fjord. Sea, lake and river kayaking are the perfect outdoor activity for discovering Quebec’s marine fauna. Paddle your sea kayak to meet the whales, fish or discover Quebec’s unique scenery. With family or friends, treat yourself to a guided activity and spend anywhere from several hours to several days in nature, with the services of an accredited Aventure Écotourisme Québec outfitter. Be charmed paddling Canada’s clear waters and enjoy our countless activities for avid kayakers.

Stand up paddle

Quebec is the perfect destination for practising Stand Up Paddle Board ? a.k.a. SUP or paddleboarding. Quebec’s countless rivers are perfect for SUP trips tailored for beginners and experts alike. SUP is the ideal sport for observing Canada’s flora and fauna, enjoying a river paddleboard trip, exploring a lake, conquering the St. Lawrence River’s waves or SUP Yoga. Make your next outdoor experience your best one ever by choosing an outdoor activity hosted by an Aventure Écotourisme Québec member outfitter.

Surf

Yes ? you CAN surf in Quebec! Of course, we mean surfing on the St. Lawrence River, in Montreal, where non-stop wave action is pure bliss for beginner or expert surfers. Learn the basics of this singular sport, or work on your technique so you’re ready to surf Canada’s west coast! Aventure Écotourisme Québec member outfitters gladly offer surf lessons on the region’s loveliest bodies of water. A quick tip: Once you’re in the water, take a moment to spot a great blue heron and appreciate Quebec’s fresh air and great outdoors.